1963 - Renault - 8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 8 1966
2. 8 1963
General Information
Make Renault
Model 8
Production Year 1963
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2270 mm     (89,4 in)
Front Track 1251 mm     (49,3 in)
Rear Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Length 3990 mm     (157,1 in)
Width 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Height 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 726 kg     (1599,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 38,6 litre   (8,5 Imp gal ,  10,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Renault
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 956 cc     (58,34 cu in)
Bore 65 mm     (2,56 in)
Stroke 72 mm     (2,83 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 239 cc/cylinder    (14,58 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 42 HP     (31,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 75 N.m     (55,4 lb.ft ,  7,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 57,5 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 57,9 HP/ton    (43,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 43,9 HP/litre    (32,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1,03 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,37 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 9,1 m    (29,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)